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Home My WebLink AboutPM 2005-35 - Conditions of Approval - 9/12/2006 City of VOW Planning & Development Department 2600 Fresno Street •Third Floor Nick P. Yovino Fresno, California 93721-3604 Director (559) 621-8277 FAX (559) 488-1020 March 17, 2006 Please reply to: Paul Bernal (559) 621-8073 Yamabe & Horn Engineering, Inc. Attention: Chris Kliewer 1300 East Shaw Avenue, Suite 176 Fresno, California 93710 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2005-35 DATED DECEMBER 8, 2005, PROPOSING A FOUR LOT PARCEL MAP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH WILLOW BETWEEN EAST CHURCH AND EAST JENSEN AVENUES. The City of Fresno Planning Division has completed its review of the subject parcel map dated December 8,2005. Pursuant to Section 12-1205 of the Fresno Municipal Code,this letter is written to advise you that the Conditions of Approval dated March 8, 2006, are as noted on the attached document. Appeal: The divider or any aggrieved person may file an appeal regarding to conditions of approval within fifteen (15) days from the date of approval. To protest the Director's decision regarding the conditions of approval, you must appeal by filing a written appeal with the Director of the Planning & Development Department. Appeal must include the appellant's interest in/or relationship to the subject property,the decision or action appealed,and specific reasons why the appellant believes the decision or action appealed from should not be upheld. Appeals must be submitted to the Director of the Planning and Development Department prior to 5 p.m. on April 3, 2006. EXPIRATION: The approval or conditional approval of this vesting tentative parcel map expires two years from the date of approval. The expiration shall terminate all proceedings and a final Parcel Map may not be filed without first processing a new Tentative Parcel Map. Modification of a Tentative Parcel Map after approval or conditional approval does not extend the two year time limit. EXTENSION: The divider may request an extension of the tentative map expiration date by filing a written application together with the fee set forth in the Master Fee Schedule at the time of the request with the Director of the Planning & Development Department at least thirty days before the expiration date of the map. The applicant must state the reasons for the requesting the extension. New conditions may be imposed if an extension is granted. An extension may not exceed an aggregate of five years. Yamabe& Horn Engineering, Inc. Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35 Page 2 March 17, 2006 If you wish additional information, please contact the City of Fresno, Planning and Development Department, Planning Division, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California 93721-3604; phone, (559) 621-8277. Your inquiry should be directed to either Louis Rocha (engineering or improvements issues) or Paul Bernal (planning or zoning issues). Should you have any questions regarding the conditions you must notify either Louis Rocha at(559) 621-8074 or Paul Bernal at (559) 621-8073 by April 3, 2006, to request a review of the conditions. Otherwise,the stipulated conditions of approval are in effect as of that date. No further notice will be sent. Sincerely, PLANNING DIVISION Paul Bernal, Planner III Planning and Development Department Enclosures: Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35 dated December 8, 2005 Conditions of Approval dated March 8, 2006, including letters from the following departments: Public Works memorandum dated February 13, 2006; Public Utilities dated January 12, 2006; Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District memorandum dated December 29,2005 and Fresno Irrigation District dated December 20, 2005 KAMaster Files-Parcel Maps\Parcel Maps 2005\TPM 2005-35 West side of S Willow btw E Jensen&E Church—PBWpproval Letter TPM-2005-35.doc K r---=-�---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ' r-REX-————————————————————————— ---------- {�, lap T { 93p six 8�I RIpilx�'�� } ------ i----- I 1111 � i' dip 1 1 L------------------- i`- j g i I I I! 1 i � �i I illi }� --�--------1 i jl _��_ � i� /�• ``� I'f � + i _--_--__-__-__- ixY� itri 1i r,Elr'�.vt' 1 1 II1'1 I L_J I h }' �r_, aa as x { L.� �' ea�� Fill 'J1 �� il�eg� a99�, !°'i�A� �iEE �l�� o ow 14! $ JI 1 I 5A$ IXI u 1 i9 won roYYircan^ acro•�A�� 111 }�' N �. zj1 k a � k � � u �i'1 � l� Ez k:l,� �� ..� -fes► � �.� 1 sag flit ir�fi! 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R z q �� _� � � i 2, qAq S q § a�tydq �gptlgp 6 O gill y� i �Yf1Igppqi-55 11 N q FF 3i p h gL a� �g k ra p H10'flp�q SR v 1 iy rA m p2o AIS z C W City of rnC—� Planning & Development Department 2600 Fresno Street •Third Floor Nick P. Yovino Fresno, California 93721-3604 Director (559) 621-8277 FAX (559) 498-1012 April 13, 2006 Please reolLto: Paul Bernal (559) 621-8073 Yamabe & Horn Engineering Attention: Chris Kliewer 1300 East Shaw Avenue, Suite 176 Fresno, California 93710 SUBJECT: REQUIREMENTS FOR PARCEL D OF VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2005-35 The Planning and Development Department has reviewed your request regarding the conditions of approval for Parcel D of Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No.2005-35 dated March 8,2006. Upon reviewing your request,staff as determined that vehicular access will be permitted to South Willow Avenue from the existing home. However, in the event that the existing home on Parcel D is demolished,destroyed and/or removed, the relinquishment of vehicular access to South Willow Avenue will be re wired. Furthermore, the decorative masonry wall is required to be constructed behind the 15-foot landscape easement a distance of 65-feet measured south from the northern property line (refer to the attached Exhibit A). In order to process this request,staff will require a covenant ensuring that the conditions of Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No.2005-35 are complied with once the existing home is removed. Please remit a fee in the amount of$250.00 and a title report for the covenant preparation. Should you have any questions regarding this matter please contact me at the number listed above or via e-mail at Paul.Bemal®fresno.gov. Sincerely, Paul Bernal, Planner III Planning and Development Department x Block Wall I I FID EASEMENT I 20' MIN. / I / TOP INSIDE EpGE / I OF CANAL,ZANK / / Relinqu sh e o � / �� ehicu ar c =s - - 0 i� PAOCEL D I I 4 I / .� F% i" ; , I 00, I EX. U51= , oI �''.. f0 REYAI Cn 0 �, !i1 ,/ �'f I 0 I I -- 25 I I of i I I EAST GARRETT AVENUE I I I � I I I W) of Exhibit A SCALE: 1� � 40' PARCEL D OF TENTATIVE o 20 ao 80PREPAM PARCEL MAP 2005-35 YAMABE & HORN ENGINEERING, INC. 1300 EAST SHAW AVE SUITE 176 FRESNO, CA 93710 CITY OF FRESNO PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL MARCH 8, 2006 VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP No. 2005-35 West side of South Willow Avenue between East Church and East Jensen Avenues NOTICE TO PROJECT APPLICANT All tentative maps are subject to the applicable provisions of the State Subdivision Map Act, Fresno Municipal Code (FMC), City policies, and City of Fresno Standard Specifications. The following specific conditions are applicable to this vesting tentative map. In accordance with the provisions of Government Code §66020(d)(1), the imposition of fees, dedications, reservations or exactions for this project are subject to protest by the project applicant at the time of approval or conditional approval of the development or within 90 days after the date of the imposition of the fees, dedications, reservations or exactions imposed on the development project. Upon conditional approval of Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No.2005-35,dated December 8,2005, the subdivider may prepare a Final Parcel Map in accordance with the approved tentative map. Note that a final parcel map may not be filed until the appeal period has expired. Should an appeal be filed pursuant to Section 12-1207 of the FMC, the application will be scheduled to be heard before the City of Fresno Planning Commission. The appellant may withdraw their appeal pursuant to Section 12-1207.2 of the FMC. Concurrent with the filing of a final map and when the provisions of Section 66436 of the Subdivision Map Act apply,the subdivider is responsible to send,by certified mail,a sketch of the proposed final map,together with a copy of SMA Section 66436(a)(3)(A),to any public entity or public utility which has previously acquired a right-of-way easement. LEGAL STATUS OF SITE TO BE SUBDIVIDED 1. The parcel map site has been deemed lawfully created as a remainder of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 5210/UGM. a PLAN CONSISTENCY 2. The 2025 Fresno General Plan and the Roosevelt Community Plan designate the subject site for development with medium density residential planned land uses. Table 2 (Planned Land Use and Zone District Consistency Matrix) of the 2025 Fresno General Plan and applied within all community plans, identifies medium density residential planned land uses as consistent with the existing R-1/UGM (Single Family ResidentiaUUrban Growth Management) zone district. Conditions of Approval Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35 March 8, 2006 Page 2 ZONING 3. Comply with provision of the State of California Government Code Sections §66410 - §66499.58 (the Subdivision Map Act) and the FMC Chapter 12, Article 10 (Subdivision of Real Property). 4. Proposed Parcels A through D are consistent with the R-1/UGM zone district property development standards in terms of lot width,depth and area and all proposed parcels abut a public street. 5. Relinquish access rights to the streets and/or easements along the following property lines Parcels A thru D: The northern property line Parcel D: The western property line 6. Pursuant to Policy 1-5.8 of the Roosevelt Community Plan the developer/owner shall provide a 15-foot landscape easement (and irrigation system) along the eastern property line of proposed Parcel "D" which sides-onto South Willow Avenue. 7. Construct a six-foot high solid masonry wall (at finished grade of proposed site) pursuant to the solid wall requirements of Section 12-306-H of the Fresno Municipal Code at the rear of the required 15-foot landscape easement along South Willow Avenue. Construction plans for required walls showing architectural appearance and location of all walls shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department for review prior to Final Map approval. 8. Provide a corner cut-off area at the intersection of East Garrett and South Willow Avenues in accordance with Section 12-306-H-3-d of the FMC. Corner cut-offs are established to provide an unobstructed view for vehicular and pedestrian traffic approaching an intersection. They are a triangular area formed by the property lines and a diagonal line adjoining points on the property lines, measured a specific distance from the point of their intersection. At the intersections of streets,this distance is 30 feet. The corner cut-off area shall be landscaped (including an irrigation system), and may be included within the City's Community Facilities District. 9. When the grading plan establishes a top of slope beyond the required landscape easement noted and the construction of the required wall is to be established coincident with the top of slope then the required minimum easement width shall be expanded to include the full landscaped area up to the wall location. 10. Provide anti-graffiti landscaping for the required masonry wall along South Willow Avenue. SETBACKS 11. Building setbacks shall be in accordance with the R-1/UGM zone district, andthe provisions of Section 12-211.5-E of the FMC, unless otherwise noted in these conditions. Conditions of Approval Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35 March 8, 2006 Page 3 GENERAL CONDITIONS 12. All off-site and public improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the Public Works Department Standards, Specifications and Policies. Engineered construction plans and estimates for all or part of the required work shall be required prior to the issuance of Street Work Permits unless otherwise determined by the City Engineer. The cost for such plan preparation, review and construction inspection shall be at the subdivider's expense. 13. Any existing utilities, including but not limited to, street lights, traffic signals, fire hydrants, poles (power, telephone, cable, etc.), which must be relocated or removed in conjunction with the construction of these off-site improvement requirements,shall be the responsibility and at the expense of the subdivider. 14. All existing overhead utilities, including but not limited to,electrical systems,communication systems and street lighting systems shall be placed underground in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-1011, and Section 8-801 of the FMC, Resolution No. 78-522/88- 229, and the policies of the Public Works Department. 15. When street/safety lighting installations are required, street lighting plans shall be submitted for review and approval by the Traffic Engineer prior to the issuance of permits for the work. Services to street lighting installations shall be separated from the electrical service(s) serving the development. The type,location and service for street lighting installations shall be as determined by the Traffic Engineer. Street lighting installations shall be dedicated to the City upon completion and acceptance of the installations. 16. Sidewalks(including wheelchair ramp landings)and driveway approaches,for undeveloped parcels of this parcel map,shall be required and constructed at the time of site development. 17. Whenever covenants or agreements are required, they shall be prepared by the city upon receipt of the fee in accordance with the adopted Master Fee Schedule. All covenants and agreements must be approved by the City Attorney's Office and shall be recorded with the final parcel map. 18. Telephone, cable, and other public utilities which propose above-ground facilities (such as cabinets) determined by the Planning and Development Director to be oversized shall be located in an additional easement area outside of the required landscape strip. K 19. All work and engineered plans for public improvements shall conform to the 2002 Edition of the City of Fresno Standard Specifications and Drawings(City Council Resolution No.70-36 and Resolution Nos. 84-361) and any amendments thereto, hereinafter referred to as the "Public Works Standards." 20. The subdivider shall dedicate and construct public easements to facilitate the construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks with street tree wells and irrigation systems (when applicable), permanent pavement, street/safety lighting, bus bays, right turn lanes, bike lanes, bike paths, multi-purpose trail,wheelchair ramps and public utilities in accordance with City plans, ordinances, resolutions and policies, and the Standard Specifications of the Public Works Department within the limits of the parcel map. Conditions of Approval Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35 March 8, 2006 Page 4 21. Existing improvements that are not to the planned alignment shall be removed and required improvements installed to the new street alignment and grade. Existing improvements to remain in place shall be repaired if determined to be damaged and/or off grade by the City Engineer. Existing driveway approaches not identified for current or future utilization shall be removed and sidewalk(when applicable),curb and gutter shall be installed to match existing or proposed street line and grade as determined by the City Engineer. 22. A minimum four foot wide clear path of travel is required along the public sidewalk on all frontages of the property as required by Title 24 of the California Administration Code as determined by the City Engineer. An on-site pedestrian easement and construction of a path may be required if Title 24 provisions cannot be met within the public rights-of-way. All such public easements shall be identified and dedicated with the processing and recordation of the Final Parcel Map and/or at the time of Special Permit review for the proposed development of the parcel(s). 23. All required signing and striping shall be done and paid for by the developer/owner. The signing and striping plans shall be done per the current CalTrans standards and shall be submitted as a part of the street construction plans for this tentative map to the Public Works Department for review and approval. 24. The subdivider may either construct the required off-site improvements,when required,prior to the approval of the final parcel map; or enter into an agreement with the City of Fresno providing for the construction of the required improvements and sufficient security prior to the approval of the final parcel map. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS FIRE SERVICE 25. The Fresno Fire Department has offered no requirements for Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35. STREETS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY South Willow Avenue (Collector Street): 26. Dedicate 47-feet of property, measured from section line, for public street purposes within the limits of this map. 27. Dedicate corner cut at the northwest corner of South Willow and East Garrett Avenues. 28. Across proposed Parcel °D" frontage, construct concrete sidewalk, driveways, curb and gutter, built to a 10-foot pattern, in accordance with Public Works Standard P-5. 29. Construct 20-feet of permanent asphalt concrete paving, from face of curb, in accordance with Public Works Standard P-50, transition A.C. as needed. Conditions of Approval Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35 March 8, 2006 Page 5 30. Construct an underground street lighting system in accordance with Public Works Standard E-1 within the limits of this map. Spacing and design shall conform to Public Works Standard E-8 for Collector Streets. East Garrett Avenue (Local Street): 31. Construct concrete curb and gutter, built to a seven-foot pattern, in accordance with Public Works Standard P-5 and API-1. 32. Across proposed Parcel "D" frontage construct sidewalk, built to a seven-foot pattern, in accordance with Public Works Standard P-5 and API-1. 33. Construct 20-feet of permanent asphalt concrete paving, from face of curb, in accordance with Public Works Standard P-50, transition A.C. as needed. 34. Across Parcel "D"frontage,construct an underground street lighting system in accordance with Public Works Standard E-2 within the limits of this map. Spacing and design shall conform to Public Works Standard E-9 for Local Streets. 35. Construct an underground street lighting system in accordance with Public Works Standard E-2 within the limits of this map. Spacing and design shall conform to Public Works Standard E-9 for Local Streets. 36. This parcel map is within UGM Major Street Zone D-1/E-2 37. Comply with Department of Public Works memorandum dated February 13, 2006. Sanitary Sewer Service 38. Abandon all existing private sewer systems. 39. Separate sewer house branches are required for each lot. 40. All sanitary sewer mains shall be extended within the proposed tract to provide service to each lot. 41. Engineered improvement plans prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer shall be submitted for Department of Public Utilities review and approval for proposed additions to the City Sewer System. 42. All public sanitary sewer facility shall be constructed in accordance with city standards, specifications and policies. 43. Comply with the Department of Public Utilities, Planning and Engineering Divisions memorandum dated December 21, 2005. Conditions of Approval Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35 March 8, 2006 Page 6 Water Service 44. Seal and abandon existing on-site well in compliance with State of California Well Standards, Bulletin 74-90 or current revisions issued by California Department of Water Resources and City of Fresno standards. 45. Separate water services with meter boxes are required for each lot. 46. Comply with the Department of Public Utilities, Water Division letter dated December 19, 2005. FLOOD CONTROL AND DRAINAGE 47. The subdivider shall be required to comply with the specific requirements imposed by the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District(FMFCD)for the subdivision or any amendments or modifications to those requirements which may be granted by the FMFCD Board of Directors, pursuant to Section 13-1307 of the Fresno Municipal Code. These requirements are identified in the attached District's letter to the Planning and Development Department dated December 29, 2005. FRESNO IRRIGATION DISTRICT ( ID) 48. Comply with FID's letter dated December 20, 2005. DEVELOPMENT FEES AND CHARGES This project is subject to the following development fees and charges: Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District FEE/RATE a. Metropolitan Flood Control District Fee $6,383.00 SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES FEE RATE b. Lateral Sewer Charge* $0.10/sq. ft. (to 100' depth) c. Oversize Charge* $6.05/sq. ft. (to 100' depth) d. Trunk Sewer Charger N/A Service Area: e. Wastewater Facilities Charge• $2,119/living unit f. House Branch Sewer Charger N/A Conditions of Approval Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35 March 8, 2006 Page 7 WATER CONNECTION CHARGES FEE RATE g. Service Connection Charge Fee based on service(s) and meter(s) sizes specified by owner; fee for service(s) and Meter(s) established by the Master Fee Schedule. h. Frontage Charge* $6.50/lineal foot i. Transmission Grid Main Charge► $804/net acre (parcels under 5 gross acres) j. Transmission Grid Main Bond $304/net acre Debt Service Charge (parcels under 5 gross acres) k. UGM Water Supply Feew $582/living unit Service Area: 501s I. Well Head Treatment Feev $238/living unit Service Area: 501 m. Recharge Feev $75/living unit Service Area: 501 n. 1994 Bond Debt Service► $244/living unit Service Area: 501 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FEE RATE o. Fire Facilities Impact Fee - Citywide♦** $539/living unit p. Park Facility Impact Fee - Citywide♦** $3398/living unit q. *Quimby Parkland Dedication Feel►** N/A r. Police Facilities Impact Fee - Citywide♦** $624/living unit s. Traffic Signal Charge.► $414.69/living unit URBAN GROWTH MANAGEMENT FEE RATE t. Major Street Charge-► $3531/adj. acre Service Area: D-1/E-2 u. Major Street Bridge Charge-► $196/adj. acre Service Area: D-1/E-2 Conditions of Approval Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35 March S, 2006 Page S v. UGM Grade Separation Fee* N/A Service Area: w. UGM Trunk Sewer Charge► N/A Service Area: x. Street Acquisition/Construction Charge• N/A Notes• *This amount if paid is creditable against the Park Facility Impact Fee ** Fee applicable to all maps accepted for filing after August 30, 2005 • Due at time of subdivision * Due at time of development ♦ Due at occupancy w► Deferrable through Fee Deferral Covenant K City of d rnc�. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: March 8, 2006 TO: NICK P. YOVINO, Director Planning and Development Departmen THROUGH: GILBERT J. HARD, Planning M nag Planning Division ' r FROM: PAUL BERNAL, Planner II Planning Section SUBJECT: REQUIRED FINDINGS AND CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2005-35, DATED DECEMBER 8, 2005, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH WILLOW AVENUE BETWEEN EAST CHURCH AND EAST JENSEN AVENUES (APN: 481-110-31) BACKGROUND Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35, dated December 8, 2005, filed by Yamabe & Horn Engineering Inc., on behalf of Self-Help Enterprises, proposes to subdivide approximately one acre of property into four parcels. The subject property is located on the west side of South Willow Avenue between East Church and East Jensen Avenues adjacent to the Central Canal. The site is within the jurisdiction of the Roosevelt Community Plan and the 2025 Fresno General Plan which designate the site for medium density residential planned land uses. The site is zoned R-1/UGM (Single Family ResidentiaUUrban Growth Management) which is consistent with the planned land use designation of medium density residential as defined in Table 2 (Planned Land Use and Zone District Consistency Matrix) of the 2025 Fresno General Plan and applied within all community plans. The subject site (i.e. Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35) was created as a remainder of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 5210/UGM which was approved by the Fresno City Planning Commission on June, 2, 2004. However, in order for the tentative tract map to be approved the entire subject site for the tract map and remainder were required to be rezoned from the AE-5/UGM (Exclusive Five Acre AgriculturaUUrban Growth Managemeno zone district to the R-1/UGM. Thus, the applicant, in addition to the tract map, submitted Rezone Application No. R-03-65. The rezone application was approved by the Fresno City Council on July 27, 2004, and was adopted as Ordinance Bill No. 2004-76. Although at the time the applicant had no intention of developing the remainder, Self-Help Enterprises has elected to subdivide the remainder to allow for the future development of single family residences. Furthermore, the parcel map abuts Fresno Irrigation District's Central No. 23 canal to the north which is identified as a planned multi-purpose trail route per Exhibit 9 (Multi-Purpose Trails Plan Map) of the 2025 Fresno General Plan. Upon approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 5210/UGM, which is located to the west of Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35, staff determined that the location of the multi-purpose trail would be located on the north side of the Vesting Tentative Parcel Mali No. 2005-35 March 8, 2006 Page 2 canal thus requiring any development of the property to the north that abuts the canal be responsible for the construction and dedication of the multi-purpose trail. All comments and requirements from the appropriate agencies have been addressed in the conditions of approval dated February 24, 2006, for Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35. Approval of a tentative parcel map is subject to the Planning and Development Department Director finding the map is consistent with the officially adopted plans and policies of the City of Fresno. Staff has reviewed the proposed design and improvement of Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35 and has determined that the map is consistent with adopted policies as described below. REQUIRED FINDINGS The initial study prepared for Environmental Assessment No. TPM No. 2005-35 considered potential environmental impacts associated with the tentative parcel map. The environmental assessment resulted in a Class 15 Categorical Exemption (Section 15315/Minor Land Division of the California Environmental Quality Act), was filed on March 9, 2006, with the City Clerk. Staff determined that a Class 15 Categorical Exemption was appropriate given that the proposed project is located within the R-1 zone district, which is consistent with the general plan land use designation of medium density residential; the division consists of dividing land into four or fewer parcels; no variances or exceptions are required; all services and access to the proposed parcel is to local standards; the division of land is not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous 2 years; and the parcels do not have an average slope greater than 20 percent. Staff has determined that no adverse environmental impacts would occur as a result of the proposed project and is, therefore, exempt from the provisions of CEQA under the Class 15 Category. STATE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT The Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code Section 66410 et. seq.) requires that a proposed parcel map not be approved unless the map, together with its design and improvements is found to be consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan (Finding No. 1 below). State law further provides that the proposed parcel map be denied approval if any one of the Findings Nos. 2-5, below, is made in the negative. 1. The proposed parcel map, together with its design and improvements is consistent with the 2025 Fresno General Plan and the Roosevelt Community Plan which designate the site for medium density residential planned land uses which is consistent with the existing R-1 zone district. x 2. The site is physically suitable for the proposed development because of the flat terrain of the site and adequate access and drainage on and off the site. The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District will require that the drainage from the site be diverted to the future Master Plan Facilities. 3. The proposed parcel map design and improvements are not likely to cause substantial and considerable damage to the natural environment, including fish, wildlife, or their habitat, because of the urbanized nature of the area in which the site is located. Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35 March 8, 2006 Page 3 4. The proposed parcel map design and improvements are not likely to cause serious public health and safety problems, because the conditions of approval have shown and will insure that the subdivision conforms with City health and safety standards. 5. The proposed parcel map design will not conflict with pubic easements within or through the site because conditions of approval will assure noninterference with any existing or proposed public easements. Staff, based on its own analysis, has determined that the parcel map, subject to the recommended conditions of approval, otherwise complies with the design and property development standards of the Zoning Ordinance and local Parcel Map Ordinance and recommends the approval of the parcel map. DIRECTOR DETERMINATION 1. Based upon the above analysis, the Planning and Development Department Director finds that Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35 dated December 8, 2005, is consistent with the applicable plans and policies of the City of Fresno. 2. The Planning and Development Department Director hereby grants approval of Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35 subject to the conditions of approval dated March 8, 2006, to become effective on March 2006. ick P. Yovino Date K CITY OF FRESNO CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. TPM-2005-35 THE PROJECT DESCRIBED HEREIN IS DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 19 OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES. APPLICANT: Self-Help Enterprises 8445 West Elowin Court Visalia, California 93290 PROJECT LOCATION: West side of South Willow Avenue between East Church and East Jensen Avenues PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35 is a request to subdivide approximately one acre of property into four single family residential parcels. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the land use and circulation elements of the Roosevelt Community Plan and the 2025 Fresno General Plan. This project is exempt under Section 15315 (Class 15/Minor Land Divisions) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. EXPLANATION: Section 15315 (Class 15/Minor Land Divisions), allows for the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential, commercial, or industrial uses into four or fewer parcels when the division is in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are required, all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, the parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous 2 years, and the parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent. Date: March 8, 2006 Prepared By: Paul PiaRner Submitted by: Gilbert aro Planning Manager City of Fresno Rianning and Development Department (559) 621-8277 11 ONS38j 'M313 ,1113 2Z :I I Wd 6- dW 400Z MAG338 City of rFIk a 0 DATE: February 13, 2006 TO: Paul Bernal, Planner III Development Department, Planning Division, Current Planning THROUGH: Louise Monroe, Traffic Planning Supervisor Public Works Department, Engineering Division FROM: Gregory A. Jenness, Senior Engineering Technician Public Works Department, Engineering Division SUBJECT: Tentative Parcel Map 2005-35, northwest corner of South Willow Avenue and East Garrett Avenue STREET IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS The Public Works Department, Traffic Planning Section, has completed its review and the following requirements are to be placed on this tentative map as a condition of approval by the Public Works Department. Offsite improvements shall be installed or an executed, secured written agreement to improve the required offsite improvements is required, rp for to acceptance and approval of the final subdivision map by Council. General Conditions • All survey monuments within the area of construction shall be preserved or reset by a person licensed to practice Land Surveying in the State of California. • Repair or replace all existing damaged and /or off-grade offsite concrete improvements in accordance with the Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings of the City of Fresno, Public Works Department. • Submittal of engineered construction plans to the Planning and Development Department for approval must be made prior to the final map. All required signing and striping shall be installed and paid for by the developer/owner. The signing and striping plans shall comply with the current Caltrans standards and be submitted as a part of the street improvement plans. • Additional offsite improvements will be required at the time of future site plan review. • Curb ramps are required at all corners within the limits of this parcel map. • Underground all existing offsite overhead utilities with the limits of this map in accordance with Fresno Municipal Code Section 12-1011, 8-801 and Resolution No. 78-522/88-229. (Under 10 Acres) Maior Streets: South Willow Avenue: Collector (94') 1. Dedicate 47' of property, measured from section line, for public street purposes within the limits of this map. - 1 — LATraffic Planning Section\Parcel Maps\TentPM200535 Garrett&Willow.doc 2. Dedicate corner cut at the north west corner of South Willow Avenue and East Garrett Avenue 3. Across Parcel "D"frontage, construct concrete sidewalk, driveways, curb and gutter, built to a 10' pattern, in accordance with Public Works Standard P-5. Backing onto a major street is prohibited, construct concrete circular or hammerhead drive. 4. Construct 20' of permanent asphalt concrete paving, from face of curb, in accordance with Public Works Standard P-50, transition A. C. as needed. 5. Construct an underground street lighting system in accordance with Public Works Standard E-1 within the limits of this map. Spacing and design shall conform to Public Works Standard E-8 for Collector Streets. East Garrett Avenue: Local (54') 1. Construct concrete curb and gutter, built to a 7' pattern, in accordance with Public Works Standard P-5 & API-1. 2. Across Parcel "D" frontage construct sidewalk, built to a 7' pattern, in accordance with public Works Standard P-5 & API-1. 3. Construct 20', from face of curb, of permanent asphalt concrete paving in accordance with Public Works Standard P-50, transition A. C. as needed. 4. Across Parcel "D"frontage, construct an underground street lighting system in accordance with Public Works Standard E-2 within the limits of this map. Spacing and design shall conform to Public Works Standard E-9 for Local Streets. UGM: This Parcel Map is within U.G.M. Major Street Zone D-1/ E-2. - 2— LATraffic Planning Section\Parcel Maps\TentPM200535 Garrett&Willow.doc File No.210.411 FRESNO METROPOLITAN FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS PUBLIC AGENCY DEVELOPER Mr. Gil Haro, Planning Manager SELF-HELP ENTERPRISES Planning & Development Department 8445 W. ELOWIN CT. City of Fresno VISALIA, CA 93290 2600 Fresno Street - Fresno, CA 93721 MAP NO. 2005-035 PRELIMINARY FEE(S) (See below) DRAINAG AREA(S) " BD - DRAINAGE AREA BD $6,383.00 DATE L2 29�QS DRAINAGE AREA - - TOTAL FEE $6,383.00 The proposed development will generate storm runoff which produces potentially significant environmental impacts and which must be properly discharged and mitigated pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. The District O in cooperation with the City and County has developed and adopted the Storm Drainage and Flood Control Master Plan. Compliance with and implementation of this Master Plan by this development project will satisfy the drainage related CEQA/NEPA impact of the project mitigation requirements. The proposed development shall pay drainage fees pursuant to the Drainage Fee Ordinance prior to approval of the final map at the rates in effect at the time of such approval. The fee indicated O above is based on the tentative map. Contact the FMFCD project engineer prior to approval of the final map for the fee. O Considerations which may affect the fee obligation(s) or the timing or form of fee payment: a) Fees related to undeveloped or phased portions of the project may be deferrable. O b) Fees may be calculated based on the actual percentage of runoff if different than that w typical for the zone district under which the development is being undertaken and if permanent provisions are made to assure that the site remains in that configuration. c) Master Plan storm drainage facilities may be constructed, or required to be constructed in lieu of paying fees. d) The actual cost incurred in constructing Master Plan drainage system facilities is credited against the drainage fee obligation. 2005-075 5469 E.OLIVE - FRESNO,CA 93727 - (559)456-3292 - FAX(559)456-3194 Two sided document FRESNO METROPOLITAN FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS Page 2 of 4 e) When the actual costs incurred in constructing Master Plan facilities exceeds the drainage fee obligation, reimbursement will be made for the excess costs from future fees collected by the District from other development. Approval of this development shall be conditioned upon compliance with these District Requirements. 1. X a. Drainage from the site shall be directed to Garrett and/or Willow Avenues. b. Grading and drainage patterns shall be as identified on Exhibit No. 1 // 2 C. The grading and drainage patterns shown on the site plan conform to the adopted Storm Drainage and Flood Control Master Plan. 2. The proposed development shall construct and/or dedicate Storm Drainage and Flood Control Master Plan facilities located within the development or necessitated by any off-site improvements required by the approving agency: Developer shall construct facilities as shown on Exhibit No. 1 as "Master Plan Facilities to be constructed by Developer". X None required. 3. The following final improvement plans shall be submitted to the District for review prior to final development approval: X Grading Plan Storm Drain Plan X Final Map X Street Plan Water& Sewer Plan Other 4. Availability of drainage facilities: X a. Permanent drainage service is available provided the developer can verify to the satisfaction of the City of Fresno that runoff can be safely conveyed to the Master Plan inlet(s). b. The construction of facilities required by Paragraph No. 2 hereof will provide permanent drainage service. C. Permanent drainage service will not be available. The District recommends temporary facilities until permanent service is available. Temporary service is available through d. See Exhibit No. 2. 5. The proposed development: Appears to be located within a 100 year flood prone area as designated on the latest Flood Insurance Rate Maps available to the District, necessating appropriate floodplain management action. (See attached Floodplain Policy.) 200.5-035 5469 E.OLIVE - FRESNO,CA 93727 - (559)456-3292 - FAX(559)456-3194 Two sided document FRESNO METROPOLITAN FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS Page 3 of 4 X Appears to be located within a 500 year flood prone area as designated on the latest Flood Insurance Rate Maps available to the District. 04 Does not appear to be located within a flood prone area. 6. The Federal Clean Water Act and the State General Permits for Storm Water Discharges b Associated with Construction and Industrial Activities (State General Permits) require developers of construction projects disturbing one or more acres, and discharges associated with industrial activity not otherwise exempt from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, to implement controls to reduce pollutants, prohibit the discharge of waters other than storm water to the municipal storm drain system, and meet water quality standards. These requirements apply both to pollutants generated during construction, and to those which may be generated by operations at the development after construction. a. Z State General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction O Activities, approved August 1999, (modified December 2002.) A State General Construction Permit is required for all clearing, grading, and disturbances to the ground that result in soil disturbance of at least one acre (or less than one acre if part of a larger common plan of development or sale). Permittees are required to: submit a Notice of Intent to be covered and must pay a permit fee to the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board), develop and implement a storm water pollution prevention plan, Z eliminate non-storm water discharges, conduct routine site inspections, train employees O in permit compliance, and complete an annual certification of compliance. Z b. State General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities, April, 1997 (available at the District Office.) A State General Industrial Permit is required for specific types of industries described in the NPDES regulations or by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code. The following categories of industries are generally required to secure an industrial permit: m'nufacturing; trucking; recycling; and waste and hazardous waste management. Specific exemptions exist for manufacturing activities which occur entirely indoors. Permittees are required to: submit a Notice of Intent to be covered and must pay a permit fee to the State Water Resources Control Board, develop and implement a storm water pollution prevention plan, eliminate non- storm water discharges, conduct routine site inspections, train employees in permit compliance, sample storm water runoff and test it for pollutant indicators, and annually submit a report to the State Board. 2005-035 5469 E.OLIVE - FRESNO,CA 93727 - (559)456-3292 - FAX(559)456-3194 Two sided document FRESNO METROPOLITAN FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS Page 4 of 4 C. The proposed development is encouraged to select and implement storm water quality controls recommended in the Fresno-Clovis Storm Water Quality Management Construction and Post-Construction Guidelines (available at the District Office) to meet the requirements of the State General Permits, eliminate the potential for non-storm water to enter the municipal storm drain system, and where possible minimize contact with materials which may contaminate storm water runoff. 7. A requirement of the District may be appealed by filing a written notice of appeal with the Secretary of the District within ten days of the date of this Notice of Requirements. 8. The District reserves the right to modify,reduce or add to these requirements, or revise fees, as necessary to accommodate changes made in the proposed development by the developer or requirements made by other agencies. 9. X See Exhibit No. 2 for additional comments, recommendations and requirements. G Gerald E. Lakeman, Project Engineer: • R1c o s District Engineer C: YAMABE AND HORN 1300 E. SHAW AVE., SUITE 176 FRESNO, CA 93710 20os-03s 5469 E.OLIVE - FRESNO,CA 93727 - (559)456-3292 - FAX(559)456-3194 Two sided document OTHER REQUIREMENTS EXHIBIT NO. 2 Our records indicate that there is not continuous existing curb and gutter to convey runoff to the Master Plan inlet located at Willow and Jensen Avenues. The Developer shall be required to provide documentation and/or improvements satisfactory to the City of Fresno to allow for conveyance of storm water to the inlet location. The subject site contains a portion of a canal or pipeline that is used to manage recharge, storm water, and/or flood flows. The existing capacity must be preserved as part of site development. Additionally,site development may not interfere with the ability to operate and maintain the canal or pipeline. K Development No. TPM 2005-035 engr\permit\exh ibit2\city-tpm\2005\2005-035(rl) y OFFICES OF j y PHONE(559)233-7181 s. FAX(559)233-8227 - 2907 SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE FRESNO,CALIFORNIA 93725-2218 Your Most Valuable Resource-Water December 20, 2005 L 'i : ij`J h ry L== Mr. Paul Bernal City of Fresno v Z Z Planning and Development Dept. 2600 Fresno Street, 3`d Floor Fresno, CA 93721-3604 c. RE: VTPM No. 2005-35 --FID's Central No. 23 Canal Dear Mr. Bernal: FID's comments and requests are as follows: 1. FID's Central No. 23 canal traverses the subject property in an exclusive easement recorded on May 19, 2005, as Document No. 20050111181, Official Records of Fresno County. 2. Due to a guard rail from the Willow Avenue culvert that extends through FID's easement, FID requires the applicant grant an additional easement to FID to allow access to the canal. 3. FID requires its easements be shown on the map with proper recording information, and that FID be made a party to signing all plans which affect its easements and canal/pipeline facility and also be made party to signing the final map. 4. FID requires it be made a party to signing all plans that affect its easement/property and canal/pipeline facilities. 5. FID will require the following when the proposed parcels are developed: • FID will require the applicant to submit a grading and drainage plan for FID approval which shows that the proposed development will not endanger the structural integrity of the pipeline, or result in drainage patterns that will adversely affect FID or the applicant. • FID will require the applicant concrete line, encase in box culvert or other approved means to protect canal integrity, the Central Canal across the proposed development in accordance with FID standards, and that the applicant enter into an agreement with FID for that purpose. The applicant will need to meet with FID to determine the canal alignment and required canal dimensions. Agencies\City\PM2005-35 BOARD OF President JACOB ANDRESEN, Vice-President JEFFERY G. BOSWELL DIRECTORS JEFF NEELY,EDDIE NIEDERFRANK,STEVEN G.BALLS, General Manager GARY SERRATO Mr. Paul Bernal December 20, 2005 Page 2 of 2 5. The following are intended for trail projects adjacent to FID owned properties and easements for open canals: a. FID will not allow the trail easement to be in common use with FID owned property or easements. b. FID requires all trail improvements be placed outside of FID owned properties and easements. c. FID will not allow any portion of a tree canopy to encroach within its properties or easements. d. FID's canals will not accept any drainage from the trail or the canal bank. e. FID may require some improvements be made to the canal depending on the existing canal condition,the proposed trail and the adjacent development. Thank you for submitting this for our review. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at 233-7161 extension 317 or bjohnson ,fresnoirrigation.com. Sincerely, Bret Johnson Engineering Technician I Cc: Self Help Enterprises Yamabe & Horn Engineering AgenciesTityTM2005-35 N33anrn x ci m z O 0 m G) o A'83NIM z 0 cn C) ` in`dd C— m z m z 2134RIHJnO a P i gni * 3NI3 co ;v O ®III III v < m I�I WILLOW o � K $ N r a C D O � v cn v „o 0 Z mKINGS VIEW DR 71 c O E 0 �r m m _ -n -a y� Ml ons(131dm T O Z co 0 r m Z 0 City of DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Date: January 12, 2006 To: PAUL BERNAL, Planner III Planning and Development Department , Current Planning From: ROBERT DIAZ, Senior Engineering Technician Public Utilities Department, Planning and Engineering Division Subject: PM-2005-35, a 4 lot Parcel Map with one remainder for approximately 14 acres of property located on the west side of South Willow Avenue between East Church and East Jensen Avenues. Requirements Comply with Department of Public Utility requirements in memo dated 12-21-05 K City of go'RCT.. %r,- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Date: December 21, 2005 To: PAUL BERNAL, Planner III Planning and Development Department, Current Planning From: DOUG HECKER, Supervising Engineering Technician Department of Public Utilities, Planning and Engineering Subject: SANITARY SEWER AND WATER REQUIREMENTS FOR PM-2005-35 General Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005-35 proposes a 4-lot parcel map with one remainder for approximately 14 acres of property located on the west side of South Willow Avenue between East Church and East Jensen Avenues. Environmental Recommendations A NEGATIVE DECLARATION MAY BE ISSUED: The project may have adverse impacts but impacts can be mitigated without further study or are not serious enough to warrant an Environment Impact Report. Sanitary Sewer Requirements The nearest sanitary sewer mains to serve the proposed project are a 10-inch main located in South Willow Avenue. Sanitary sewer facilities will be available to provide service to the site subject to the following requirements: 1. All sanitary sewer mains shall be extended within the proposed tract to provide service to each lot. 2. Separate sewer house branches are required for each lot. 3. Abandon all existing on-site private sanitary sewer systems. 4. Engineered improvement plans prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer shall be submitted for Department of Public Utilities review and approvals for proposed additions to the City Sewer System. k 5. All public sanitary sewer facilities shall be constructed in accordance with City Standards, specifications, and policies. Sanitary Sewer Fees The following Sewer Connection Charges are due and shall be paid for the Project: 1. Sewer Lateral Charge 2. Oversize Sewer Charge 3. Wastewater Facilities Charge (Residential) Water Requirements Comply with Water Division's letter of requirements dated December 19, 2005. K City of Rc IS F&AM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Date: January 12, 2006 To: PAUL BERNAL, Planner III Planning and Development Department , Current Planning From: ROBERT DIAZ, Senior Engineering Technician Public Utilities Department, Planning and Engineering Division Subject: PM-2005-35, a 4 lot Parcel Map with one remainder for approximately 14 acres of property located on the west side of South Willow Avenue between East Church and East Jensen Avenues. Requirements Comply with Department of Public Utility requirements in memo dated 12-19-05 JAN-12-2006 11:37 P.01i01 City of FRESW WATER DMBIDN Date: December 19, 2005 To: DOUG HECKER, Supervising Engineering Technician Department of Public Utilities, Administration Through: NEIL MONTGOMERY, Chief Engineering Technician ,_ Department of Public Utilities, Water Division From: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Senior Engineering Technician "P Department of Public Utilities, Water Division Subject: WATER REQUIREMENTS FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2005-35 The following conditions are required to provide water service to the development. 1. Separate services with meter boxes shall be provided to each parcel. 2. Seal and abandon existing on-site well(s) in compliance with the State of California Well Standards, Bulletin 74-90 or current revisions issued by California Department of Water Resources and City of Fresno standards. 3. Two independent sources of water, meeting Federal and State Drinking Water Act Standards, are required to serve the development including any subsequent phases thereof. The two-source requirement may be accomplished through a combination of water main extensions,construction of supply wells, or other acceptable sources of water supply approved by the Water Systems Manager. 4, All public water facilities shall be constructed in accordance with Public Works Department standards, specifications, and policies. a T:1PR0JMWEC%c0W pons of AppmvaNPM 2005-35 121 OW.doc TnTA1 P S1 5TAIE OF CALIFORNIA—BUSINESS.TRANSPOR' )N AND HOUSING AGENCY ARNOLD SCHWAnENEGGER Govemor DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1352 WEST OLIVE AVENUE s P.O.BOX 12616 FRESNO,CA 93778-2616 PHONE (559)445-6666 Flex your power! FAX (559)488-4088 Be energy efficient! TTY (559)488-4066 December 28, 2005 213 1-IGR/CEQA Lv v Q L , 6-FRE-99-18.8+/- VTPM 2005-35 Mr. Paul Bernal City of Fresno Development Department D ti ` ," wA 2600 Fresno Street,Third Floor Fresno,CA 93721-3604 Dear Mr. Bernal: We have reviewed the proposed map creating four lots for single-family residences to be constructed on the west side of South Willow Avenue between East Church and East Jensen Avenues. Caltrans has the following comments: Caltrans requests the opportunity to review any entitlement application(s) for the remainder parcel. When combined with other development in the area,this project's impacts to the transportation/circulation system and to air quality will be cumulatively significant. Cumulative impacts to these resources were;not fully addressed in the General Plan Update Master EIR,but postponed to future studies. The Master EIR did not perform any analysis of the impacts to State facilities from implementation of the General Plan, and hence cannot be relied upon to support subsequent projects that impact State Highways. The City should consider a mechanism for evaluating and mitigating for these impacts. The City should consider a transit alternative for this project. When combined with other residential projects in the area,there is sufficient development to support transit. Early planning could make such an alternative feasible. Caltrans recommends that this project be routed to Fresno Area Express (FAX) staff for their review and comment. Please see Attachment Number 1 for other recommended transportation alternatives. We request that this letter be made a part of the permanent public record for this project and that a copy of our letter be included in the staff reports for both the City Council and the Planning Commission. This will provide the decision-making body and the general public with a complete and accurate environmental evaluation for the project. If you have any questions,please call me at(559)445-6666. Sincerely, MOSES-STTTES Office ofTransportahori Planning - District 06 Enclosure C: Ms Barbara Goodwin, Council of Fresno County Governments "Caltrans improves mobility across California" ATTACHMENT NUMBER 1 CALTRANS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES: Ongoing development throughout the City of Fresno, including this project, will make traffic operations significantly worse by adding considerably to delay and congestion. Transit alternatives can help reduce congestion and delay and reduce overall degradation of air quality and gridlocked intersections. The City of Fresno should focus on ways to eliminate trips in addition to enhancing capacity. Transportation alternatives the City should consider include standard highway solutions along with the following: 1. Park and ride facilities on site or within the proximity of this project. 2. A study of the general accommodation and provision of mass transit in this area to provide insight on ways of increasing transit usage. 3. Exploring the potential of commuter shuttles. The shuttle could be financed through an assessment district and provide a way for individuals to utilize a park-and-ride facility or commercial area parking lot and be shuttled to various commercial/office centers within the area. Commuters who need to go further could use City of Fresno transit if the City planned for convenient connections. This may help to reduce the Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) demand seeking to use the State Highway System. 4. Providing for continuity of non-motorized transportation. 5. Exploring the potential for employer-sponsored carpools/vanpools or monthly transit passes for employees as well as including as a condition of project approval a covered transit stop as mitigation for project-related impacts to the transportation/circulation system. 6. Exploring the potential for linking the purchase of a monthly transit pass with new residential development as partial mitigation for congestion and air quality impacts, and to ensure the long term viability of public transportation. Street Name Review' TPM-2005-35 12-14-05 Street Name Status Required Change East Church Avenue Good Garrett Avenue Chane East Garrett Avenue East Jensen Avenue Good South Chestnut Avenue Good South Willow Avenue Good